Bathrooms & Laundry Facilties

Purpose

Bathrooms & Laundry Facilities provide essential hygiene and household support spaces within staff residences. These facilities should offer safe, comfortable, functional and easy-to-maintain environments that support the daily living needs of residents and their families.

 

Design Objectives

Bathrooms & Laundry Facilities should:

• Provide safe, functional and accessible facilities for daily use.

• Support personal hygiene, sanitation and laundry requirements.

• Ensure privacy and comfort for residents.

• Incorporate durable, moisture-resistant and easy-to-clean materials.

• Promote water and energy efficiency.

• Provide appropriate lighting, ventilation and thermal comfort.

• Accommodate the needs of different household sizes.

• Support ease of maintenance and cleaning.

• Integrate effectively with the overall residential layout.

• Comply with relevant health, safety and building requirements.

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Typical Fixtures & Equipment

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Bathrooms

A standard bathroom should typically include:

• Toilet

• Wash basin and vanity

• Mirror

• Shower enclosure

• Bathtub (where applicable)

• Towel rails and hooks

• Toilet roll holder

• Soap dispenser or storage shelf

• Exhaust fan or natural ventilation

• Lighting fixtures

• Storage cabinets or shelves

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Laundry Facilities

A standard laundry should typically include:

• Washing machine space

• Clothes dryer space (where applicable)

• Laundry tub or utility sink

• Laundry bench or folding surface

• Storage cupboards or shelving

• Clothes hanging rail

• Indoor or outdoor clothes drying area

• Power outlets

• Waste bin